WO2005082028A2 - Logiciel et procede et collecte de fonds a des fins caritatives - Google Patents

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WO2005082028A2
WO2005082028A2 PCT/US2005/005993 US2005005993W WO2005082028A2 WO 2005082028 A2 WO2005082028 A2 WO 2005082028A2 US 2005005993 W US2005005993 W US 2005005993W WO 2005082028 A2 WO2005082028 A2 WO 2005082028A2
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  • the present invention relates generally to devices and methods for charitable fundraising.
  • Charitable organizations fill an important niche in society, allowing people to help take care ofthe sick, the poor and the needy, as well as advancing medicine, science and public welfare. Without the work of charitable organizations, the government would be forced to spend much more time, money, and energy on public welfare causes. In order for charitable organizations to exist, there has to be a method for obtaining funding. Often, a large portion of a charitable group's work involves fundraising. Raising money in the public and corporate sectors requires advertising to make the charitable organization and its cause known to the public. Advertising is often an expensive and time consuming ordeal. One ofthe most successful methods used to advertise is through telemarketing. However, telemarketing is still somewhat inefficient and can be impersonal.
  • the invention provides software and related method for charitable fund raising, including a method of entering data into a computer, having a program for processing the data as part of raising funds for a Healing Field charitable event.
  • the invention provides the steps of (400) Entering data identifying persons and entities to be designated as a local Healing Field workgroup; (410) Formulating a time line of key actions to be taken in preparation for the Healing Field event, including ordering of flags for display as part of a healing Field event, based on a target date for the event; (420) Progressively entering information related to the accomplishment ofthe key actions, said program being configured to automatically adjust the time line of key actions in accordance with priorities necessary to prepare for the target date for the event; (430) Monitoring progress ofthe local workgroup with respect to the key actions; and (440) Repeating the previous steps as necessary until accomplishment ofthe Healing Field charitable event.
  • FIG. 1 is a flow chart depicting a method for charitable fund raising applied as part of the computer assisted invention.
  • FIGS. 2a through 2d illustrate a computer display identifying a sample time line sequence of critical actions and data entries associated with the complete implementation of a healing Field event.
  • FIGS. 3a and 3b show an additional computer display providing additional data entries by the computer program as developed as an historical record of activities associated with the critical actions.
  • FIG. 4 shows a block diagram representing the steps of a computer program implementing control procedures applicable to this method of fundraising. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used herein to describe the same.
  • the present invention provides software and methods for charitable fundraising, as illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the method includes step 110, which involves identifying a charitable cause in need of funding.
  • a further operation is providing a plurality of flags representing a "Healing Field", as shown in step 120.
  • a Treatment Field comprises an anay of flags that can be associated with a historical event, typically including an emotional aspect sensitive to a group or public sector.
  • a historical event can be any event which has occurred in the past which establishes a memory associated with the historical event and whose value extends into a large group of people, such as a church congregation, a community, a city, a state, a nation, and so forth.
  • Historical events can include historical events relating to soldiers, policemen, firemen, and other people that are giving life service. Historical events may also include events relating to historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, and events relating to historical occunences such as D-day, Pearl Harbor, and the September 11 th attacks. Historical events may include the impact of diseases.
  • historical events may include the impact of deaths caused by diseases such as cancer or degenerative diseases. Historical events may also include events such as child abuse or spousal abuse, wherein each flag in a Healing Field may represent someone who has been a victim of abuse.
  • a healing Field that is an anay of flags can invoke people's sympathies and memories concerning the historical event that the Healing Field represents.
  • a further operation involves linking a display of the Healing Field to the charitable cause in need of funding, as shown in step 130. This step may occur before, during, and after step 140 discussed below. Linking a display ofthe Healing Field to the charitable cause can involve educating the public about the charitable cause and how the Healing Field relates to that charitable cause. For example, a bank may sponsor a
  • Healing Field representing a historical event, such as child abuse. People entering the bank may see advertisements in the bank concerning child abuse, with a plea to donate to the cause by sponsoring a flag that will appear in the Healing Field. Over time, tens to tens of thousands of sponsors may sign up to sponsor a flag, depending on the charitable cause, the size ofthe campaign, and other factors. The sponsors may then educate their friends, neighbors, and family on the charitable cause and its association to the Healing
  • the Healing Field may also be linked to the charitable cause by educating people through other forms of media such as radio, television, posters and signs in businesses, churches, clubs, public places, and any other form of communication that can educate the public. Sponsors may even go door to door, educating people and businesses about the field of flags and what it represents. Sponsorship of flags in the Healing Field is not limited to individuals. Churches, clubs, organizations, businesses, and corporations can sponsor single flags or groups of flags. For example, a large corporation may wish to purchase sponsorship of 1000 flags in a Healing Field. A small business may decide to purchase sponsorship of 50 flags. In another embodiment, an entity may purchase all ofthe flags necessary to create a Healing Field.
  • the entity may then recoup the cost ofthe sponsorship by selling the flags after the Healing Field has been displayed, as discussed below.
  • a bank may purchase the flags for a Healing Field and display the field to represent the historical fight against muscular dystrophy.
  • Either the bank or the muscular dystrophy charity may design the graphic layout ofthe field of flags in the Healing Field to conelate to a graphic figure relating to the charity.
  • a further operation includes displaying the Healing Field as part of a public awareness campaign, as shown in step 140.
  • the Healing Field can be displayed in a public or private location where the public may view the flags.
  • the Healing Field can be an anay of tens of flags to tens of thousands of flags.
  • the Healing Field may be placed in a location that coincides with the charitable cause, or it may be placed in a public park, around a public or private building, along a lake, a river, a path, or any other location that would allow the public to view the Healing Field.
  • the Healing Field should be arcanged in a geometric pattern that can catch the eye ofthe public. Selection of a graphic layout is important because the graphic image helps to stimulate the desired emotional response from the viewing public. For example, a large anay in columns and rows creates an atmosphere of reverence, eliciting a spirit of respect and admiration.
  • the Healing Field may also be placed in a linear anay.
  • the linear anay can be an anay of flags placed either in single file or several deep.
  • the linear anay can be placed along a path, a lake, a river, a building, a road, a highway, a trail, a hill, a mountain, or a military base.
  • the display of flags can also encourage the public to become more familiar with the charitable cause that relates to the Healing Field.
  • the display may include signs explaining the purpose ofthe Healing Field, and the charitable cause it represents. Advertisements explaining the purpose ofthe Healing Field may also be produced through other forms of print and audio- visual media.
  • the display ofthe Healing Field, together with advertisements explaining the purpose ofthe Healing Field can educate the public about the historical event and encourage them to donate to the charitable cause that is in need of funding.
  • the method further includes step 150, which involves selling the flags that are displayed in the Healing Field and donating the proceeds to the charitable cause in need of funding.
  • This step can take place once the Healing Field has been displayed for an appropriate amount of time to allow the public to become familiar with the historical purpose behind the Healing Field.
  • the flags may be sold through another advertising campaign.
  • the advertising campaign to sell the flags may comprise print ads and/or audiovisual advertisements in newspapers and magazines, and on the radio and television, and through the use ofthe news and media.
  • the advertising campaign may also include the use ofthe internet to raise public awareness ofthe Healing Field and the sale ofthe flags in the field to benefit the charitable cause.
  • the flags in the Healing Field may be sold in an auction.
  • the auction may be a physical auction, or it may be an internet auction, such as placing the flags for sale on EBay ® .
  • flags are often used to commemorate emotional events because they promote an emotional response in people.
  • the emotional response provoked by the Healing Field can be used to increase the value ofthe flags used to create the field, thus increasing the profits that can be donated to the charitable cause.
  • the present invention therefore provides a method for raising funds for a charitable organization that can reduce overhead, increase public awareness ofthe charitable organization, and raise a substantial amount ofthe funds needed by the charitable organization. Many ofthe described steps for using a Healing Field as part of a fund raising activity can be performed automatically by a computer system.
  • This software is to ensure that a set of critical steps (sponsorship, funding of flags and equipment, anangement for physical facilities, staffing for labor, publicity, public display and follow up actions) are accomplished by the local group in a timely manner so that all aspects ofthe fundraising program are successfully completed.
  • This software By implementing this software on a web-based network, both the regional manager and the local group can be fully informed of progress within these critical steps, as well as being provided with timely instructions on each step. Payment of funds to the regional manager or other suppliers of materials can also be accomplished to avoid financial problems that would otherwise detract from the program.
  • Figure 2a and 2b show a sample control format setting forth critical steps to be accomplished as part ofthe Healing Field event.
  • step 100 provides for acquiring sponsors to fund the event. This must be accomplished before any promotional activities can occur, because part ofthe consideration given the sponsor is public recognition for their donation to the Healing Field. Similarly, all printed materials and banners will include the names of sponsors and will therefore be delayed until all sponsors have been identified. Monitoring the sequence of activities and their timely accomplishment is an important role ofthe regional manager, and is conveniently accomplished with the re-ferenced computer system and software.
  • the specific activities and their relative sequence is set forth in Figures 2a and 2b.
  • Figures 3 a and 3b illustrate additional features ofthe software that provide an historical record of activities that take place during the full sequence ofthe project.
  • Figure 3 a shows basic data on the local group and the -specific Healing Field program being implemented. This allows the manager to have ready access the names of people and places involved, as well as key activities requiring follow up. Financial aspects are monitored, including total budget and percentage completion ofthe project.
  • Figure 3b records an active to-do list with assigned persons having task responsibility. Notes can be entered by the manager, as well as notes on the various steps being taken.
  • these examples identify basic concepts ofthe present invention which can be adapted to various types of Healing Field projects.
  • the software is configured to alert both regional managers and members ofthe local workgroup to critical dates and issues that must be resolved along the path of completion.
  • the program can include a library of suggestions and options to be considered as part of a review of timely issues.
  • the workgroup may be an association of sponsors, interested individuals, businesses, service clubs, etc., who share a common interest in promoting a healing Field to raise funds for a given charity.
  • a project leader will be designated to interface with the regional manager who represents a company that is experienced in organizing and implementing a Healing Field event, as well as supplying flags, banners, and other materials and supplies.
  • the next step involves formulating a time line of key actions to be taken in preparation for the Healing Field event, based on a target date for the event, as shown in items 080 and 090.
  • the regional manager will provide this sequence based on the nature ofthe project and the target date identified for display ofthe Healing Field.
  • the target date Once the target date is set, it will control the anangement of actions with their associated dates for accomplishment.
  • the invention then provides for progressively entering information related to the accomplishment ofthe key actions. These entries may be made by either the manager or the workgroup.
  • the computer and program will be configured to automatically adjust the time line of key actions in accordance with priorities necessary to prepare for the target date for the event. For example, if the identification of sponsors as shown in item 100 is delayed, new dates for each ofthe key actions will be recalculated and displayed automatically by the computer. This will insure that the most critical actions are taken within required time frames.
  • the regional manager will monitor progress ofthe local workgroup with respect to the key actions.
  • Figures 2a - 2d also illustrate the use of subroutines as part of the program for defining additional actions to be taken as component parts ofthe key actions, wherein completion ofthe subroutines enables accomplishment ofthe conesponding key action. Accordingly, fundamental actions are broken into smaller steps necessary to accomplish the key action ofthe sequence.
  • the workgroup simply follows the track outlined, completing each set of subroutines or steps to progress through the major actions to be accomplished. Included in this sequence are the essential financial steps of coordinating progressive payments for and shipment of materials to be used in the Healing Field event within the time line of key actions wherein each payment and shipment is contingent upon performance of preceding key actions within the time line. This prevents embanassing results where the project fails due to lack of fiscal management.
  • the computer has been configured to provide a time-bar display of key actions coordinated with a specific date associated with the key action on the right side ofthe display. For example, item 110 identifies the step
  • FIG. 3a illustrates an additional control feature refened to as a management log, including provision for taking notes and exchanging information associated with the time line of key actions. This allows all participants in the project to be aware of various interactions that may affect other aspects ofthe program development.
  • Figure 3 a illustrates an upper portion ofthe display, showing names or key persons, event date, budget matters, etc.
  • the lower portion ofthe display is shown in Figure 3b, providing cunent action items and notes.
  • the computer generates a To-Do list and Calendar schedule based on the dated items from the Critical Action list referenced in Figure 2. Notes entered by all participants are identified in the Notes section, enabling full awareness of problems and progress with each action item.
  • the present invention is summarized in the context of a computer- assisted device and method to realize an effective Healing Field event as part of a fund raising system.
  • the invention provides software and relateds method for charitable fund raising, including a method of entering data into a computer, having a program for processing the data as part of raising funds for a Healing Field charitable event.
  • the invention provides the steps of (400) Entering data identifying persons and entities to be designated as a local healing Field workgroup; (410) Formulating a time line of key actions to be taken in preparation for the Healing Field event, including ordering of flags for display as part of a healing Field event, based on a target date for the event; (420) Progressively entering information related to the accomplishment ofthe key actions, said program being configured to automatically adjust the time line of key actions in accordance with priorities necessary to prepare for the target date for the event; (430)

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Cette invention concerne un procédé de saisie de données dans un ordinateur doté d'un programme permettant de traiter ces données dans le cadre d'une collecte de fonds pour un événement de bienfaisance dans un domaine d'intervention donné. L'invention porte sur les points suivants : (400) saisie de données permettant d'identifier des personnes et des entités susceptibles d'être désignées comme membre d'un groupe de travail local dans le domaine d'intervention; (410) formulation d'un calendrier avec date cible pour des mesures clés à prendre en vue de la tenue de la manifestation de bienfaisance en question, dont commande de moyens de publicité; (420) saisie progressive d'informations en rapport avec la réalisation de ces actions clés, ledit programme étant conçu pour ajuster automatiquement le calendrier en fonction des priorités qui s'imposent pour la préparation de la manifestation à la date cible; (430) surveillance des progrès accomplis par le groupe local dans la réalisation des actions clés; et (440) reprise au besoin des opérations précédentes jusqu'à ce que la manifestation caritative en question puisse être tenue.
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